Grammy Award-winning South African artist Zakes Bantwini has further cemented his international presence in the electronic music scene with the release of a new double single, ‘Impatient’ and ‘You Never Know,’ through the renowned global electronic music label, Anjunadeep. The Afro-house pioneer collaborated with fellow South African star Sun-El Musician on the track ‘Impatient,’ which also features vocals from emerging artist kisskisskiss. For ‘You Never Know,’ Bantwini teamed up with South African-born, London-based producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Jordan Arts. This strategic move onto a major international label like Anjunadeep, known for its melodic and progressive sound, marks another significant step in Bantwini’s career, showcasing his dedication to bringing African electronic music to a global audience. His previous international success includes the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance in 2023 for ‘Bayethe’ and the hit ‘Osama,’ which boasts over 60 million streams.
Key Players Involved
- Zakes Bantwini: Grammy-winning South African artist, released new double single.
- Sun-El Musician: Fellow South African artist, collaborated on ‘Impatient’.
- Jordan Arts: South African-born, London-based producer, collaborated on ‘You Never Know’.
- kisskisskiss: Emerging artist, featured on ‘Impatient’.
- Anjunadeep: Global electronic music label, released Bantwini’s new singles.
Event Timeline
- August 13, 2026: Zakes Bantwini’s double single ‘Impatient’ and ‘You Never Know’ released on Anjunadeep.
